Our Purpose
"The Purposes of the Flying Pond Improvement Association are, first, to oversee the needs of the Dam on Flying Pond and the Water-Rights, Access Points and the Dam Site on the outlet side of the Mill Pond in Mt. Vernon; secondly, to assume responsibility for the overall well-being of Flying Pond, with particular emphasis on its ecological health; and, finally, to encourage and support safe and lake-related activities that are beneficial not only to our members, but also to all residents of the Mt. Vernon/Vienna vicinity."
What does FPIA do?    
  • Inspect, repair and maintain the dam   
  • Support 30Mile Water Quality Monitoring, Courtesy Boat Inspections 
  • Provide Invasive Plant Patrol and education 
  • ​Support LakeSmart 
  • Place/maintain buoys
  • Maintain this web site and an email communication list
  • Help build community
  • Provide an e-newsletter
          Your membership supports all this                  and more!                                   
​                          ...THANK YOU!

MEMBERSHIP​
​​Join, renew, or donate online!
Click "donate" or scan QR code 
**The new membership year began July 1** 
 Payment links and donation options are available through the drop down menu. 

Register/donate online for 
** Dam Dock to Dock ** 
August 1, 2026 
1. Click yellow "donate" button (above) 
 2. Select "Dam Dock to Dock" from drop down menu
3. Enter your registration amount and/or donation. 

​Paying by Check? 
Make Checks payable to FPIA
​Please include a completed MEMBERSHIP FORM  
​Thank you! 
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​Flying Pond Improvement Association is a ​501(c)3 not-for profit organization.  We gratefully accept donations for the Dam Fund, water quality,  general fund, memorials and special occasions! 
Gifts to FPIA are tax deductible to the full extent of IRS regulations.
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FPIA FLYER
Need information for yourself, guests or renters?   New to the pond? 
Share and/or print a copy. 

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THE LAKE BOOK
Published by Maine Lakes, it contains
lake science, wildlife, native plants, erosion control and more!  
Download and print (free) PDF here
Purchase: click here
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 We LOVE our LOONS! 
​"Enjoy the loons -
​              but give them room!!"
For additional information or to report concerns, contact the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife at (207)287-8000.

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PictureMaine has a Lead-Free Law. Click here or go to fishleadfree.org for more info.
Safely Dispose of Lead Tackle:
      The Dr. Shaw Memorial Library and the Transfer Station in Mt. Vernon have kindly offered to collect lead tackle and dispose of it safely.  Please bring your lead tackle there for proper disposal!  
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CLEAN DRAIN DRY!
Before moving boats between waterbodies:
CLEAN plant debris, mud and algae from all boating and fishing gear and dispose in trash.
DRAIN live well, bilge water, and engine water away from waterbody. DRY any gear that comes into contact with water. 
Headway Speed
WATER SAFETY, HEADWAY SPEED/NO WAKE ZONES 
‭ Headway speed means "no wake". Maine law‬ states that headway speed "means the minimum speed necessary to maintain steerage and‬ control of the watercraft while the watercraft is moving".

 Buoys are put in place to mark water safety zones for your convenience.  If there is no buoy, it still might be a Water Safety Zone.  State law requires at least 200' from ANY shore (islands are included).  Operators must consider the effect of their boat’s wake. 
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For everyone's benefit, please become familiar with these areas and follow the state regulations. We all rely upon your cooperation to ensure the pond is preserved and  safe.

The Boater’s Guide to Maine Boating Laws and Responsibilities, published by Maine IFW, is available online and at the Vienna and Mt. Vernon Town Halls. 

Please  encourage  family members, friends and guests to become familiar with the rules.  If you witness non-compliant boating,  contact the Game Warden by calling: 1-800.452.4664.     
CONTACTING THE WARDEN 
REPORT A VIOLATION OR CONCERN:
As game wardens work to protect our precious natural resources, we rely on the public to be an extra set of eyes and ears. If you witness a violation or suspect illegal activity, please report!
To reach a Game Warden 24-hours a day, contact the Augusta dispatch center:
1-800-452-4664
You can also report a violation anonymously through Maine Operation Game Thief by visiting maineogt.org or calling 1-800-ALERT-US (1-800-253-7887)
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​(Click to enlarge map.) 
​Please share this map and help us preserve the shoreline and peacefulness of Flying Pond for everyone to enjoy!    Map credit: Rick Christianson 
Maine Boating Laws protect all of us. 
New to the pond?  Great information for renters or guests, too!

IFW "Laws of the ME Outdoors"

Capturing a Glimpse of the Pond!